If you are getting married in Manitoba you must:
Both be present to buy the marriage licence at least twenty-four (24) hours before the ceremony. (Note: Your licence is valid only in Manitoba and only or three (3) months from the date of purchase).
Prove eligibility to be married:
- Single (never married) and over 18
- Divorced persons are required to show one of:
- Divorce Certificate
- Decree Absolute
- Persons whose spouse is deceased must show one of:
- Death Certificate
- Funeral Home Certificate
- Obituary clipping from the newspaper
- Birth Certificate
- Passport or US Passport Card
- Citizenship Certificate (Canadian or United States)
- Canada Immigration documents
- Canadian Armed Forced Identification Card
- Government of Canada Indian Status Card
- Fire Arms Card
- Driver's Licence (Photo ID) with one of the following:
- Manitoba Health Card
- Senior Citizen Card
- Change of Name Certificate
- Employee Card (with birth date)
- Social Insurance Card
Note: Vital Statistics Agency does no automatically issue a Marriage Certificate. You have to apply for your Marriage Certificate. Find out more at http://www.vitalcertificates.ca/manitoba/marriage-certificate/